A large Wakefield bakery has been forced close permanently after a devastating fire.
The Speedibake factory, near Westgate Retail Park, went up in flames at around 1.30pm on Saturday, February 2 and more than 140 firefighters were called to extinguish the blaze.
The company has decided to close the site after the fire gutted two buildings and significantly damaged others, but says it will look to relocate some of the 160 staff who work there.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently treating the fire as accidental, but it's not yet clear what caused it.
A Speedibake spokesman said: "We are sorry to announce that we have put forward proposals to close the site.
"The fire completely destroyed two buildings and all others have suffered significant structural damage.
"Unfortunately, we consider that the financial cost and time needed to undertake a full rebuild is simply too great to make it a viable option but we are now in a period of consultation and remain open to alternative proposals.
"As has been the case throughout, our priority remains our employees as we work through a period of consultation.
"If the proposals are accepted, we will support those affected to help them find alternative employment.
"Our Bradford bakery remains fully operational and due to one complete production line being transferred there, we will be able to offer a number of roles to affected employees.”
